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Ring's AI App Store: Turning Your Doorbell into Big Brother's Side Hustle?

What if your Ring camera didn't just spot burglars β€” but your grandma's fall, your restaurant's lines, and your Airbnb's noise? Ring's betting big on AI apps. I'm not sold.

Ring app interface showcasing AI apps for elder care and queue analytics on cameras

⚑ Key Takeaways

  • Ring's app store taps 100M cameras for AI apps in elder care, queues, and rentals β€” with a 10% revenue cut.
  • Privacy restrictions ban facial rec, but history suggests surveillance creep ahead.
  • Smart sidestep of Apple/Google fees by linking external apps.

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Marcus Rivera
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Marcus Rivera

Tech journalist covering AI business and enterprise adoption. 10 years in B2B media.

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Originally reported by TechCrunch - AI

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